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Substance Abuse Counselor Job
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| Employer Name: Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Division of Substance Abuse |
SpiderID: 2400041 |
| Location: Bronx, New York |
Date Posted: 7/27/2008 |
| Wage: $43K to start |
Category: Counseling |
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| Number Of Openings: 3 |
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Job Description:
Interested in serving the underserved? Does helping the neediest and most vulnerable among us appeal to you? The Division of Substance Abuse of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx is the largest medical-school-affiliated addiction treatment program in the United States. Our mission is improving the quality of life for the people in the Bronx community while advancing the science of substance abuse treatment. We are looking for dedicated counselors to join our highly regarded and innovative substance abuse treatment program. Counselors function as part of a multidisciplinary team of physicians, physician’s assistants, nurses, and social workers. Job responsibilities include providing substance-abuse counseling and case management, conducting psychosocial assessments, writing interpretive summaries, and developing treatment plans. This is an excellent opportunity for socially minded individuals interested in making a difference. Supervision is provided by a licensed psychologist or social worker, and monthly trainings are offered. Excellent tuition reimbursement program is available for those seeking to further their education. If you are interested in joining us, please e-mail or fax your resume and a letter of interest to Sarah Church, Ph.D., at schurch@dosa.aecom.yu.edu (f) 718.931.1432.
Job Requirements:
Masters Degree in a social-service or health-care field preferred.
Job Criteria:
Start Date:
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 1
Education Required: Masters
Overnight Travel: None
Vacation Time: More Than 3 weeks / year
Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Casual Dress
Company Profile:
The Division is the largest addiction treatment program in Bronx County, second largest public treatment program in New York State, and largest in the world operating under the auspices of a medical school. Serving over 3600 persons each week, the Division provides comprehensive opioid addiction treatment at nine (9) community-based outpatient facilities located throughout the borough, as well as ambulatory services for all substances of abuse at the Division’s Chemical Dependency Wellness Services program located in North and South Bronx facilities.
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Sarah Church |
Company Type: Employer |
| Company: Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Division of Substance Abuse |
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| City: Bronx |
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| State: New York |
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| Zip: 10461 |
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Web Site: http://www.einsteinrecovery.org
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